STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A3008736
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Chris Santic
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: 10/16/2026 at 2210 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: I 89 N Exit 10, Waterbury, VT
VIOLATION: DUI
ACCUSED: Sarin Peterson
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Nashua, NH
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks conducted a traffic stop on I 89 N in Waterbury, VT. The operator was identified as Sarin Peterson (40) of Nashua, NH. While speaking with Peterson, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Peterson was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and brought to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Peterson was issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on November 5, 2026, at 08:30 hours.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/05/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division
LODGED: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
Trooper Chris Santic
Vermont State Police-St. Johnsbury
1068 US RT 5, Suite 1
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Phone: (802) 748-3111 ext 3
